News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
$414,482 Grant to Virginia Tech for Cancer Research
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $414,482 grant. The funding supports cancer research. […]
July photo club winner
Bill Kennedy of Christiansburg won both the theme category and the open category at the Radford Photo Club’s July meeting, which was a picnic held […]
Title IX Violations in Northern Virginia School Divisions
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) determined that the gender policies of five school divisions in […]
Holiday Trip to Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Join Blacksburg Parks and Recreation December 3 – December 5 for a holiday getaway filled with entertainment, culture, and festive cheer. Enjoy programs such as […]
2025 Woman of the Year Awards
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) New River Valley Express Chapter announced the recipients of their annual Woman of the Year awards during their monthly […]
$3,032,736 USDA Grant to SWVA Biochar LLC
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded SWVA Biochar LLC, based in Floyd County, Virginia, a $3,032,736 […]
Refuse and Recycling Collection Delay: July 22
Due to an equipment issue on GFL collection trucks running today, July 22, refuse and recycling collection will be delayed for the areas of Bixby Court, Woolwine Street, 409-603 Ellett Road, Glen Cove Lane, Honeysuckle Drive, Trillium […]
House passes bill giving Fairlawn a zip code
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3095, directing the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities in the […]
AstraZeneca to build in Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced AstraZeneca, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines, selected Virginia for its largest single […]
Musicfest joins the NRV Fair for Pulaski County Night
(Dublin, Virginia) – July 21, 2025, Pulaski County Parks and Recreation is proud to announce this year’s third Musicfest will be held at the New […]
APCo conducting test of Claytor generator
Appalachian Power will conduct a three-hour required test of its electricity generating units at the Claytor hydroelectric project in southwest Virginia, beginning at approximately 3 […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southwestern Roanoke County in west central Virginia… East central Pulaski County in southwestern Virginia… The City of Radford in southwestern Virginia… […]